LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lindenhurst School Superintendent Neil
Lederer upon the occasion of his retirement

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great
State; and
WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the
success of Lindenhurst School District is due in large part to the
efforts of Neil Lederer; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lindenhurst
School Superintendent Neil Lederer upon the occasion of his retirement,
to be celebrated on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at the Venetian Yacht Club
in Babylon, New York; and
WHEREAS, Neil Lederer has continually demonstrated an impressive dedi-
cation, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the
quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered within the
Lindenhurst School District for the benefit of its faculty and students,
as well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, Neil Lederer began his educational career in Lindenhurst in
1973, working first as a teacher and chairman of the science department
in the Junior High School, then as principal of both the Junior and
Senior High School; he left the district in 1992 to take a position at
Harborfields, spending eight years there; he returned to Lindenhurst
High School in 2000 serving as Principal until 2002; and
WHEREAS, Since July 1, 2002, Neil Lederer has served as Lindenhurst
School Superintendent; since taking the post, state assessment test
scores districtwide have improved; in addition, he has served the great-
er community during the 2006-2007 academic year where he was President
of the Suffolk County School Superintendent's Association; and
WHEREAS, Neil Lederer is a product of the New York City school system
and a graduate of Long Island University and New York University where
he received a master's degree in School Administration; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Neil Lederer received the Boy Scouts
of Suffolk County 2008 Golden Apple Award for outstanding contributions
to education and community affairs; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Emma, their four
children, Adam, Marc, Laurie, and Matthew, as well as their three grand-
children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, In completing his service as Superintendent, Neil Lederer
leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; he leaves behind a lega-
cy to the residents of the Lindenhurst community and to future gener-
ations of its students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Lindenhurst School Superintendent Neil Lederer upon the occasion
of his retirement, and for his significant contributions to education in
New York State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lindenhurst School Superintendent Neil Lederer.